Single String Studies for Bass Guitar, Vol. 1 - Softcover

Arnold, Bruce E

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1890944637 ISBN 13: 9781890944636

Publisher: Muse Eek Publishing Company, 2001

Synopsis

The exercises presented here are the same that great teachers and world class music schools give to their advanced students. This is the first book to present them formally, and is a milestone of its kind. This book contains hard-core information and exercises that are plainly difficult; only dedicated musicians need apply. But if you are serious about your instrument, learning how to read on it, and learning where the notes are without looking at it, you've come to the right place. This book works in tandem with audio examples that can be downloaded form the internet, which will greatly aid in the absorption of information and the building of skill. Exercises for each string are presented in all keys. The book culminates in a final section which integrates playing on all four strings. This book is a required text at New York Universities and Princeton University Music department.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Practicing is more productive and far more fun when you have the help of a tireless friend; in this case your computer. These books are the first of their kind, using the internet as a teaching tool. All the written exercises provided have audio counterparts which can be downloaded from the Internet. Mr Arnold has taught at some of the most prestigious universities in the world, and these books are the result of seventeen years of experience. He has observed his student's most common musical problems, elicited their input, and the results are the Bruce Arnold Series of Music Workbooks, addressing both harmonic and rhythmic issues. These books are geared to the seriously dedicated musician, whether beginning or professional, and will provide a lifetime's worth of study and inspiration.

We are very excited about Mr. Arnold's innovative instruction series. We believe that this series of books will help more students and professional musicians to perfect their technique and reading skills through the use of an interactive "practice partner." We know of no other books to compare with them; they are truly a teaching method for the New Millennium!

From the Author:

Studying the bass by isolating practice to one string is one of the hallmarks of many of the great teachers on the east coast. First, it immediately forces a student to stop playing patterns. Second, playing on a single string forces the tempo down so that different melodic choices must be explored, and third it makes you really think of what notes you are playing. The single string study series is a excellent way to help a student hone in on the "zen" of their instrument.

It should be stressed that these books are not for the light of heart, they are intense exercises that only give results after many months of practice. Therefore if you are serious about exploring the bass and becoming a "world class" bassist these books are for you.

About this edition

• Publisher: Muse Eek Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1890944637
• ISBN 13: 9781890944636
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 88